We had 64 people that walked the walk today, but so far, there have been 76 walkers since the walk started this week. What a turnout. We were able to celebrate Starr's birthday, visit with her husband Jim and finally get some of those very missed photo shots that Starr is noted for taking.
We weren't planning on having lunch, but you know us, we headed over to a favorite of Starr's, Los Dorados, and everyone loved it. Lou Ann did her first 5k in a long long time and was so excited that she celebrated by treating us to two big plates of sopitos. The Koonce's came along for lunch so we were able to find out that all of the rooms at the Best Western are booked (we have our rooms) for the Gorge. It was great seeing people we hadn't seen out there in a long time, Elmer even brought his wife along this time. But the highlight was seeing Starr back out there walking and seeing Jim out there visiting with everyone. Can it possibly get much better than that?A new walk for a New Year and a very different outlook on how walking effects our lives. I was able to join the walkers today and my life begin to feel normal.It was a day made special by all the friendships, support, kindness, smiles & camaraderie of this group of walkers. It touched my heart deeply to be a part of a group of individuals who care about fellow walkers and I truly experienced that today. A "Special Thank you" to Jane Leider for being my spokes person and keeping everyone up to date on my situation. This walk would have not gotten finished if it weren't for Sandra, finishing the map & Jane for getting the walk organized and all of us together. I can say with certainty that "all of you" have helped me through the most difficult time of my life and I will always be forever grateful. --Starr*
We weren't planning on having lunch, but you know us, we headed over to a favorite of Starr's, Los Dorados, and everyone loved it. Lou Ann did her first 5k in a long long time and was so excited that she celebrated by treating us to two big plates of sopitos. The Koonce's came along for lunch so we were able to find out that all of the rooms at the Best Western are booked (we have our rooms) for the Gorge. It was great seeing people we hadn't seen out there in a long time, Elmer even brought his wife along this time. But the highlight was seeing Starr back out there walking and seeing Jim out there visiting with everyone. Can it possibly get much better than that?A new walk for a New Year and a very different outlook on how walking effects our lives. I was able to join the walkers today and my life begin to feel normal.It was a day made special by all the friendships, support, kindness, smiles & camaraderie of this group of walkers. It touched my heart deeply to be a part of a group of individuals who care about fellow walkers and I truly experienced that today. A "Special Thank you" to Jane Leider for being my spokes person and keeping everyone up to date on my situation. This walk would have not gotten finished if it weren't for Sandra, finishing the map & Jane for getting the walk organized and all of us together. I can say with certainty that "all of you" have helped me through the most difficult time of my life and I will always be forever grateful. --Starr*
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